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I usually go to a place like World Market or Central Market to find unique goodies. He LOVES trying the new things and I have a blast trying to find stuff for him each year. I usually put in a travel game of some sort as well. DH normally puts nail polish, hair clips, toe socks, and things like that in mine.

I usually wear jeans, sweatshirt, t-shirt, toe socks, and tennis shoes.

Thanks for putting this together Eve!!

I have my names......Time To Shop!!

We give eachother a list of things we would like to find under the tree. It is usually several small items (under $10) and one or two bigger items. This year is different because DH just wants things to go downrange with him. So, more $$$ spent on him this year than usual. Most years we have a limit of $150 for eachother. This year DH is getting a new laptop, iPod, Boots, flame retardent shirts, and some resin gun magazines.

Thanks! One step closer to Christmas!

Eve....I think it is great that you are a Big! My husband was a Little and is still close friends with his Big 20 years later. THANK YOU for changing a child's life!

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I missed this part.... What's your favorite color? Blue Whats your favorite flower? Tulip, Daisy, Daffodil What's your favorite candy? Jelly Beans What's your favorite movie? Comedy or Action What's your favorite author? Karin Slaughter but I will read anything! What's your favorite candle scent? Fruity or Clean Scents What's your favorite vacation spot? Any out of the way place. We are hoping to make it to Colonial Williamsburg this year. What's your favorite thing to collect? Snowmen and Nutcrackers What's your favorite thing to do during your time? Read...Play With The Dog Do you have kiddos? Just a furchild! Are you married? Yes:yup: allergic to anything? Chocolate

I will have my eyes peeled for the new 007 Wii game that is due out in November. I can hope for a good deal on it can't I?

We do stockings:D When I was young and times were really lean we still had stockings. Might not have had anything else but we always had something in our stocking. DH and I have a blast filling stockings for eachother now. We also fill one for our Pug. We fill them sometime during the night and try to sneak it out to the livingroom with out the other person knowing. :cheesy:We put Maggie's out Christmas morning. The dog gets so excited when she sees her stocking and loves digging her goodies out.

Niece- Pink DS, Padded Case, Accessory Kit, 4 Games Mom-Bath Set, DVD Series--Need a specialty candy and a new PC game Mamaw- Foot Pampering Set, DVD Series--Need a weather radio/station and a specialty candy MIL-Bath Set, DVD Series,Juicer--Need a specialty candy FIL-Probably GC and Army Flair:tongue1: SIL-Something for her house...not sure what yet Nephew-Gas Card and ? The Puglet- A toy and Treats GD Secret Santa Gift!!!! GD Ornament Exchange!!! 2 CoWorker Gifts-Probably B&BW that I have a stockpile of DH-Have some character PJ Bottoms (tradition for us), DVD Series-Need Laptop, digital video camera, and soccer stuff

We had a new Target open in August and there were a lot of "New Store Price" tags through out the store. Also, at the grand opening they had an appetizer buffet, cake, punch, and a string quartet for entertainment. The pharmacy gave away bags full of samples and air freshner sets. They also had employees about every three aisles giving out samples of Target brand products. Two of the best deals we took advantage of that day was $2 12 packs of Coke and Dr Pepper products and also a great 10 sheet paper shredder for $19. Have Fun!

I would like to see them make sure there is plenty of "moving around" room in the store. One Target store that I BF shop does this. They move out unneccessary junk and it makes it easier to manuever and less chaotic. I think serving coffee or cider to the waiting crowd would be a great gesture as well. The stores that do not have a sales associate stationed in each main area (toys, electronics, etc) should. Quicker we can find the items and have questions answered the faster we will be out of their hair. That's my 2 cents!

I agree with the idea of sending a family present. A movie basket or game night basket would do the trick.

Before I got married I would hold a Christmas Eve dinner at my apartment. My family doesn't really do much for Christmas so this was a way to get people together. My husband and I love to go around to the different neighborhoods and look at the lights. We also purchase a special ornament each year.

We usually only take about $300. We never really go for the big ticket items but all the small ones add up.

My husband and I cook for ourselves and a couple of soldiers that aren't able to go home.

Hits: B&BW Sets for extended family, Night Vision thing for DH, Digital Frame for SIL and FIL Miss: The MIL wanted this specific dual laser level thing. Gave it to her and she changed her mind she wanted something different. This year she gets a giftbasket like everyone else!

I work in a civilian position for Uncle Sam. My boss will let me take "comp" time so that I don't dip into sick or personal leave.

WOW! I'm from right outside of Wichita Falls. It's a widespot in the road called Petrolia!

I'm finished with our youngest niece. This year we got her a pink DS, Padded Case, and 3 games. My Mom, MIL, and Mamaw each get goodie baskets each year. I have started them with B&BW, and a season each of thier favorite TV series. I usually end up finding small items that they would like and adding them until I mail out the baskets. They seem to really enjoy the suprise each year. They just never know what will be in them Our nephew will get giftcards and I'm not sure for my Sister in Law.

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DH and I decide what store to start at the night before. We decide on a budget and get some sleep. After hitting a couple of stores we head to breakfast. Always a fun time together.

This will be my 6th shopping BF. I went one other year when I was still in high school many moons ago.